NOTE.-Since the object of this form is to obtain full particulars respecting the qualities of the ship, under all circum-
stances of wind and sea, when under sail alone, under steam alone, and under steam and sail combined, the Captain is to
transmit with it a detailed account of any particular circumstances he may deem of importance, and also to suggest any
alteration which, in his opinion, would improve the qualities of the ship.

after a trial of months.

Character of the ship

by known or calculated distance She has run per hour by the log or with as much wind as she could safely carry sail to.

25. Under whole or single-reefed topsails and topgallant sails.

26. Under double-reefed topsails.

27. Under double-reefed topsails and topgallant

28. Under close-reefed topsails and courses
29. Under close-reefed topsails and courses
30. Under treble-reefed topsails and courses
31. Under double-reefed topsails and topgallant
sails...

35. Under double-reefed topsails, topgallant sails,
and studding sails.

32. In moderate weather unable to carry royals..
33. In moderate weather, with all sails set
34. In a gale.

36. In moderate weather, with royal and studding sails.

37. In a gale.

38. In moderate weather, with all sails set.

39. How does she scud in a heavy gale?.

40. What is her best point of sailing?

41. Comparative rate of sailing with other ships..

42. Comparative speed under steam and sails with other ships.

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43. Is she, generally speaking, a well-built and strong ship, or does she show any symptoms of weakness?. 43
44. Has the ship 'been ashore, or has she struck the ground at any time during the period of this report?...
45. If she has, mention the time and place, and the date of the report of the circumstances, and to whom the
report was made.

47. If the ship be of iron, state the material with which she has been coated, how long it has been on, the state of the bottom, and the Captain's opinion of the material used.

49. Remarks, stating the grounds for such of the present answers as differ from those in the last report, and any additional observations on the qualities of the ship

46. Have any particular circumstances occurred likely to affect the copper-such as getting ashore-and on what stations has the ship been employed since last coppered?

48. Have any storms of lightning been experienced? If so, state full particulars thereof..

Dated the

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Commanding.

FORM NO. 2.

Synopsis of the steam log of the United States steamer

during

employed

FORM No. 3.

Complete Descriptive Muster-Roll of the Crew of the U. S.